Night Shift PLC Technician- Talladega, AL

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is having for a Night Shift PLC Technician to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA!

Salary:

• Our starting pay is $36-$45/hr. depending on experience.
• $ 5.00/hour shift premium for any hours worked Friday - Sunday (overtime rules apply).
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift:

• Night Shift: Tuesday - Friday (7 pm-6 am)

Physical Location:
400 Ironaton Cutoff Road, Talladega, AL 35160

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do

• Diagnose and repair electrical and control system failures including:
  • Sensors and encoders, Motor controls and starters, Variable frequency drives and electronic overloads, Network communications (Ethernet/IP), Safety circuits and interlocks
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as:
  • Multimeters, PLC monitoring software, Network analyzers
• Configure and maintain:
  • HMI systems, Remote I/O networks, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo and motion control systems
• Work closely with:
  • Maintenance teams, Millwrights, Operators, Engineers, Vendors and OEMs
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide rapid corrective action.
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and actively participate in the safety program

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Two (2) year degree or higher in Electrical Technology or Industrial Automation
• At least three (3) years' industrial electrical repair experience and/or industrial maintenance experience
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's)
• Experience with Ladder Logic, VFD's and various motor control devices
• Experience with single and 3-phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 480 Volts

What Will Put You Ahead

• At least three (5) years' industrial electrical repair experience and/or industrial maintenance experience
• Experience with Factory Talk View Studio
• Experience in industrial mechanical troubleshooting
• Experience working in a wood products manufacturing environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

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This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on market data and may vary with your knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Please speak with your recruiter for details.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.

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